Tag: prayer
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When Enough is Enough
Nicole Berlucchi looks at the struggle of trying to be enough when we feel inadequate. Enough. It’s a funny word. We say enough when we want someone to stop something. Enough is also that elusive thing when we want to feel like we’ve fulfilled everything needing fulfilling. And enough, of course, also means that no…
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The Rosary: Our Own Experience of the Visitation with Mary
The Visitation between Mary and Elizabeth is one of my favorite stories of the Bible. I’m not sure why I am drawn to it…if it’s the idea that Mary, after finding out she will be the Mother of God, forgets herself to go care for her cousin, or if it’s this idea of Mary bringing…
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Cooking Up Faith Series: Pre-Packaged Is OK Too
Much to my annoyance, at the announcement that instant mac n cheese was for dinner, my kids cheered. I’m sorry…but I am a above average cook. I have bombed sometimes, but generally what I cook is good, above average good. Regardless of this, many nights I have at least two of my four kids seated…
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Because She Said So
If you are a mom, chances are that you have uttered the phrase, “Because I said so” in response to your children asking why they have to do something you’ve told them to do. Turn off the TV. Why? Because I said so. Get off your screens. Why? Because I said so. Clean your room.…
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Cooking Up Faith Series: Something about Sunshine
In Tennessee, it seems like weather is finally turning a corner. Cold temps appear to be a thing of the past (at least I’m hoping as much). Last night I went around the corner to a local farm and picked up some skirt steak (they were out of flank) to grill up for steak fajitas.…